General Manager
General Manager – RF & Microwave Electronics
Location: Bavaria–Saxony Border (Berg, Hof, Germany) – On-site with relocation support
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a General Manager to join a specialist RF and microwave technology business, part of a wider international group. Based onsite at the company’s purpose-built facility near the Bavaria–Saxony border, this pivotal role combines strong commercial leadership with hands-on operational oversight.
The position is ideal for a commercially focused, entrepreneurial leader with proven experience in business development and operational management within engineering/manufacturing environments. It offers full responsibility for running the company (as Geschäftsführer), exposure to senior stakeholders across the group, and the potential to progress to Managing Director level.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead the day-to-day operations across sales, engineering, production, and quality, ensuring overall business performance. Drive business growth through proactive key account management, customer engagement, and new business development. Develop new markets and ensure delivery of annual revenue, margin, and profitability targets. Take full P&L ownership, including budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting. Provide leadership across all functions, ensuring continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Support and develop the internal sales team while engaging directly with customers. Collaborate with the Group CTO and international colleagues to align strategy and leverage cross-selling opportunities. Represent the company on the local board and contribute to group-level reporting. Ensure compliance with German legislation, H&S requirements, and wider group policies.
Requirements:
Fluent in German and English (essential). Proven background in senior leadership, with a track record in business development and growth delivery. Experience in RF/microwave, electronics, aerospace, defence, or related technology sectors. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify, develop, and grow new markets. Demonstrated ability to lead small, highly skilled teams in lean SME environments. Strong financial and analytical skills with full P&L responsibility. Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and solutions-focused, comfortable balancing operational oversight with customer-facing duties. Degree or management-level qualification required; technical qualifications advantageous. Flexible and willing to travel regularly within Germany and internationally.
To apply for this General Manager – RF & Microwave Electronics role based in Bavaria–Saxony (Berg, Hof, Germany), please send your CV to: kchandarana@redlinegroup.com or Call: +44 1582 878 830 / +44 7961 158 784